2022-06-27 13:13:52 | pauls writes:

Car offered at:
www.classicdriver.com/en/car/jaguar/mk-ii/1961/917325

Seller's description:
1961 Jaguar Saloon
Lot number 14
Drive LHD
Condition Used
Elaborately restored
Extensively documented
matching numbers
The Jaguar Heritage Trust Certificate confirms the Jaguar was delivered on December 2, 1961 via the distributor Jaguar Cars, New York. Today's appearance also corresponds to the configuration mentioned with paintwork in "cream" and red interior. As a US model, of course, it has the steering wheel on the "right side" and an automatic transmission, which the large 3.8-liter engine is a perfect match for. In 1963 the Mk II was registered to Mr. Edward French in Napa, California. After his death, the limousine passed to his son Perry French. In turn, he bequeathed the Mk II to his niece Darcey Fowkes and her husband Michael Levay in 2005, with the car now finding its new home in Los Altos, California. According to Mr. Levay, the Mk II has never been outside of the State of California and has always been garaged over the years. In the meantime, the Jaguar had covered around 114,000 miles and the mechanics were beginning to show weaknesses. The owner therefore commissioned the specialist company Delong's Automotive in neighboring Campbell to bring the Mk II back into shape.

The main work over the next eight months included the removal and partial overhaul of the engine, transmission and ancillary units. Cooling system, steering and brakes have been completely replaced or extensively revised. The bill for this was USD 25,000. About a year later, the account balance had recovered enough for the next phase to begin. From December 2006, the optical preparation of the sedan began. The wooden elements were removed and extensively worked up by the specialists. Other specialist companies from the region took care of the paintwork, upholstery and wood. The work can be traced using invoices and hourly recordings as well as a set of photos. Finally, the Jaguar got new stainless steel spoke wheels and in October 2007 the Jaguar was back in his garage at home. A total of USD 44,000 went into the restoration. The quality was still impressive more than twelve years later and the consignor secured the outstanding example of English automobile construction. The feudal limousine has been with the Austrian consignor since 2019 and has currently clocked up 21,653 miles on just over 7,000 miles since the restoration. There is no noticeable aging since the restoration, the best opportunity to acquire a solid, sporty, family and travel sedan with style.

Chassis: P219324BW
Engine: LB8560-9